- A
DeviceEvents | where ActionType == 'ScheduledTaskCreated'
DeviceEvents captures scheduled task creation actions.
- B
DeviceRegistryEvents | where RegistryKey contains 'Tasks'
Why wrong: Registry events may show task registration but not always creation.
- C
DeviceProcessEvents | where FileName == 'schtasks.exe'
Why wrong: This only shows process execution, not the actual creation.
- D
DeviceFileEvents | where FolderPath contains 'Tasks'
Why wrong: File events track file creation, not scheduled task creation.
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SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your organization uses Microsoft Defender XDR for threat hunting. You suspect a threat actor is using scheduled tasks for persistence. Which hunting query would you use in Microsoft 365 Defender advanced hunting to find newly created scheduled tasks?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
DeviceEvents | where ActionType == 'ScheduledTaskCreated'
Advanced hunting uses the DeviceEvents table to capture various security events, including scheduled task creation via the 'ScheduledTaskCreated' action type. Option A is correct because DeviceEvents with ActionType 'ScheduledTaskCreated' directly identifies newly created scheduled tasks. Option B (DeviceRegistryEvents) is incorrect because it captures registry modifications, and while scheduled tasks are stored in the registry, querying for 'Tasks' in the registry key is too broad and not specific to creation. Option C (DeviceProcessEvents) is incorrect because 'schtasks.exe' is the command-line tool used to create scheduled tasks, but querying for process events would capture executions rather than the actual creation of tasks, and it may miss tasks created via other methods. Option D (DeviceFileEvents) is incorrect because it tracks file operations, and scheduled tasks are not typically represented as files in a folder; the 'Tasks' folder path might refer to the Windows Task Scheduler library, but file events for task files (like .job files) are not the primary way to detect creation.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
DeviceEvents | where ActionType == 'ScheduledTaskCreated'
Why this is correct
DeviceEvents captures scheduled task creation actions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
DeviceRegistryEvents | where RegistryKey contains 'Tasks'
Why it's wrong here
Registry events may show task registration but not always creation.
- ✗
DeviceProcessEvents | where FileName == 'schtasks.exe'
Why it's wrong here
This only shows process execution, not the actual creation.
- ✗
DeviceFileEvents | where FolderPath contains 'Tasks'
Why it's wrong here
File events track file creation, not scheduled task creation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Registry events may show task registration but not always creation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: DeviceEvents | where ActionType == 'ScheduledTaskCreated' — Advanced hunting uses the DeviceEvents table to capture various security events, including scheduled task creation via the 'ScheduledTaskCreated' action type. Option A is correct because DeviceEvents with ActionType 'ScheduledTaskCreated' directly identifies newly created scheduled tasks. Option B (DeviceRegistryEvents) is incorrect because it captures registry modifications, and while scheduled tasks are stored in the registry, querying for 'Tasks' in the registry key is too broad and not specific to creation. Option C (DeviceProcessEvents) is incorrect because 'schtasks.exe' is the command-line tool used to create scheduled tasks, but querying for process events would capture executions rather than the actual creation of tasks, and it may miss tasks created via other methods. Option D (DeviceFileEvents) is incorrect because it tracks file operations, and scheduled tasks are not typically represented as files in a folder; the 'Tasks' folder path might refer to the Windows Task Scheduler library, but file events for task files (like .job files) are not the primary way to detect creation.
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Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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